Re: How formal ought I dress while attending class in law school
Posted: Sun Mar 07, 2010 4:32 pm
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I don't believe you should wear t-shirts in public unless it is: 1. a gym 2. a beach. I am probably missing somewhere where it is also appropriate, but that's pretty close to the truth. I think the world is a judgmental place and people's opinions are quickly formed based on appearances. Why not give yourself a leg up in any game perceptions? The bottom line is wear what you want, but if it is a t-shirt then why do you want to wear that? The answer is probably something like comfort, which is cool, its just that everyone doesn't hold comfort as the ultimate goal. Not to mention, you can be comfortable in a real shirt; I know this to be true. T-shirts=overrated.toaster2 wrote:do people really believe that one shouldn't wear t shirts to school?
You can buy T-shirts for $9.Rand M. wrote:I don't believe you should wear t-shirts in public unless it is: 1. a gym 2. a beach. I am probably missing somewhere where it is also appropriate, but that's pretty close to the truth. I think the world is a judgmental place and people's opinions are quickly formed based on appearances. Why not give yourself a leg up in any game perceptions? The bottom line is wear what you want, but if it is a t-shirt then why do you want to wear that? The answer is probably something like comfort, which is cool, its just that everyone doesn't hold comfort as the ultimate goal. Not to mention, you can be comfortable in a real shirt; I know this to be true. T-shirts=overrated.toaster2 wrote:do people really believe that one shouldn't wear t shirts to school?
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This was my study group in the student lounge on a daily basis.
All the more reason they look ridiculous in any setting where you expect to be taken seriously. There are shirts with buttons that are far from breaking the bank. Everyone is concerned with different things though. Toaster was asking if there are really people who think people shouldn't wear tees. My point was that their are. I wouldn't say its necessarily the wrong move for someone else. It just sends a certain message.NewtonLied wrote:You can buy T-shirts for $9.Rand M. wrote:I don't believe you should wear t-shirts in public unless it is: 1. a gym 2. a beach. I am probably missing somewhere where it is also appropriate, but that's pretty close to the truth. I think the world is a judgmental place and people's opinions are quickly formed based on appearances. Why not give yourself a leg up in any game perceptions? The bottom line is wear what you want, but if it is a t-shirt then why do you want to wear that? The answer is probably something like comfort, which is cool, its just that everyone doesn't hold comfort as the ultimate goal. Not to mention, you can be comfortable in a real shirt; I know this to be true. T-shirts=overrated.toaster2 wrote:do people really believe that one shouldn't wear t shirts to school?
I may be wearing a t shirt, but I still FTFY.Rand M. wrote:All the more reason they look ridiculous in any setting where you expect to be taken seriously. There are shirts with buttons that are far from breaking the bank. Everyone is concerned with different things though. Toaster was asking if there are really people who think people shouldn't wear tees. My point was that [strike]their[/strike] there are. I wouldn't say its necessarily the wrong move for someone else. It just sends a certain message.NewtonLied wrote:You can buy T-shirts for $9.Rand M. wrote:I don't believe you should wear t-shirts in public unless it is: 1. a gym 2. a beach. I am probably missing somewhere where it is also appropriate, but that's pretty close to the truth. I think the world is a judgmental place and people's opinions are quickly formed based on appearances. Why not give yourself a leg up in any game perceptions? The bottom line is wear what you want, but if it is a t-shirt then why do you want to wear that? The answer is probably something like comfort, which is cool, its just that everyone doesn't hold comfort as the ultimate goal. Not to mention, you can be comfortable in a real shirt; I know this to be true. T-shirts=overrated.toaster2 wrote:do people really believe that one shouldn't wear t shirts to school?
Sincerest thanks.NewtonLied wrote:I may be wearing a t shirt, but I still FTFY.
*Sigh* I suppose I could, but he wasn't putting people down based on how they dress. His lack of pretension makes me less inclined to point out that he isn't perfect.Rand M. wrote:Sincerest thanks.NewtonLied wrote:I may be wearing a t shirt, but I still FTFY.
^^^ Are you going to fix his mistake Newton?
let's see someone once said, "Every man builds his world in his own image. He has the power to choose, but no power to escape the necessity of choice." This person was also all about not subjecting yourself to the whims and desires of the masses. But I can't quite put my finger on who she was... famous author I think? her book cover's had a distinct look that I think i've seen somewhere around here...Rand M. wrote:I don't believe you should wear t-shirts in public unless it is: 1. a gym 2. a beach. I am probably missing somewhere where it is also appropriate, but that's pretty close to the truth. I think the world is a judgmental place and people's opinions are quickly formed based on appearances. Why not give yourself a leg up in any game perceptions? The bottom line is wear what you want, but if it is a t-shirt then why do you want to wear that? The answer is probably something like comfort, which is cool, its just that everyone doesn't hold comfort as the ultimate goal. Not to mention, you can be comfortable in a real shirt; I know this to be true. T-shirts=overrated.toaster2 wrote:do people really believe that one shouldn't wear t shirts to school?
I'm not putting people down. It's a matter of taste. I really could not possibly care less what others wear (as long as it's not pajamas). I just like to send a different vibe. Even when you think they aren't, people are watching. Professors, bosses, etc really do notice this stuff. Not caring about your appearance says something whether you want it to or not.NewtonLied wrote:*Sigh* I suppose I could, but he wasn't putting people down based on how they dress. His lack of pretension makes me less inclined to point out that he isn't perfect.Rand M. wrote:Sincerest thanks.NewtonLied wrote:I may be wearing a t shirt, but I still FTFY.
^^^ Are you going to fix his mistake Newton?
Good job. Guys, I really do not care what any of you wears, ever. Just live life.Nom Sawyer wrote:let's see someone once said, "Every man builds his world in his own image. He has the power to choose, but no power to escape the necessity of choice." This person was also all about not subjecting yourself to the whims and desires of the masses. But I can't quite put my finger on who she was... famous author I think? her book cover's had a distinct look that I think i've seen somewhere around here...Rand M. wrote:I don't believe you should wear t-shirts in public unless it is: 1. a gym 2. a beach. I am probably missing somewhere where it is also appropriate, but that's pretty close to the truth. I think the world is a judgmental place and people's opinions are quickly formed based on appearances. Why not give yourself a leg up in any game perceptions? The bottom line is wear what you want, but if it is a t-shirt then why do you want to wear that? The answer is probably something like comfort, which is cool, its just that everyone doesn't hold comfort as the ultimate goal. Not to mention, you can be comfortable in a real shirt; I know this to be true. T-shirts=overrated.toaster2 wrote:do people really believe that one shouldn't wear t shirts to school?
Dress standards are decorum for the sake of decorum. It is a signal that says: "I know what the rules are and choose to follow them." Conscientious adherence to dress codes creates a more professional, less casual environment, which many people believe appropriate for *professional* school. In any case, it's something you'll have to ge used to in the professional world, so you might as well get used to it now.dakatz wrote:Lol at people who say its not appropriate to wear a t-shirt to class
I give people in "professional" schools enough credit as to be able to figure out the difference between a typical day of class, and interviews/networking/jobs. They don't necessarily overlap and the "decorum" of one need not encompass both. The key word in "professional school", believe it or not, is school. So it can be treated as such.rayiner wrote:Dress standards are decorum for the sake of decorum. It is a signal that says: "I know what the rules are and choose to follow them." Conscientious adherence to dress codes creates a more professional, less casual environment, which many people believe appropriate for *professional* school. In any case, it's something you'll have to ge used to in the professional world, so you might as well get used to it now.dakatz wrote:Lol at people who say its not appropriate to wear a t-shirt to class
Agree to disagree.00TREX00 wrote:@ CLS (I would guess among the stuffiest, most corporate of law schools) a large group of people rock t-shirts/sweatshirts/strange casual clothing on a daily basis. These people will also be working @ big firms, and they also have good relationships with professors. Thankfully, we aren't living in 1915. Law school isn't a job, it's school. Even some very successful firms these days allow casual dress during non-client time.
Of course, dressing to the nines in this day and age to go to your con-law class does say something. It says, "I think I'm much more important than I really am, and I am going to be a very annoying person to interact with."
yeah i think theres still a big difference between class and the workplace... you have the next 30 or 40 years for professional dress, what's the rush?00TREX00 wrote:@ CLS (I would guess among the stuffiest, most corporate of law schools) a large group of people rock t-shirts/sweatshirts/strange casual clothing on a daily basis. These people will also be working @ big firms, and they also have good relationships with professors. Thankfully, we aren't living in 1915. Law school isn't a job, it's school. Even some very successful firms these days allow casual dress during non-client time.
Of course, dressing to the nines in this day and age to go to your con-law class does say something. It says, "I think I'm much more important than I really am, and I am going to be a very annoying person to interact with."
Yes, it's school and not work. That's why I'm not advocating showing up in a suit. T-shirts are still inappropriate for a bunch of people in their mid 20s. Looking around, I can't see a single person in the atrium on a Sunday wearing a t-shirt...dakatz wrote:I give people in "professional" schools enough credit as to be able to figure out the difference between a typical day of class, and interviews/networking/jobs. They don't necessarily overlap and the "decorum" of one need not encompass both. The key word in "professional school", believe it or not, is school. So it can be treated as such.rayiner wrote:Dress standards are decorum for the sake of decorum. It is a signal that says: "I know what the rules are and choose to follow them." Conscientious adherence to dress codes creates a more professional, less casual environment, which many people believe appropriate for *professional* school. In any case, it's something you'll have to ge used to in the professional world, so you might as well get used to it now.dakatz wrote:Lol at people who say its not appropriate to wear a t-shirt to class